Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Business School
Learning Methods
Workshop
Module Offerings
7102LODMBA-JAN-MTP
7102LODMBA-SEP-MTP
7102LODMBA-SEP_NS-MTP
Aims
This module will enable students to understand the strategic vision, strategic planning processes and behaviours that create sustainable and high performing organisations. They will develop the ability to analyse internal capabilities and resources to respond to the external environment taking into account global perspectives, social, technological and policy implications to build a robust strategic plan.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply critical understanding of strategic processes, theories and frameworks.
2.
Critically appraise the external environment, global or wider macro-economic and political environment within which the organisation operates.
3.
Recognize internal capabilities, organisational structures, resources and business modelling including CSR, sustainability, governance, ethics and accountability in relation to the organisations strategic approach to value creation.
4.
Evaluate key strategic business choices in the organisation.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Strategic leadership roles and responsibilities
Mission, vision and values for sustainable organisations
Governance, social responsibility, (CSR) and business ethics
Understanding business structures, strategic position and choices
Macro / external environment analysis PESTEL
Understanding context, industry and sector analysis of competitors and markets
Internationalisation and the impact of globalisation on businesses
Identifying and assessing resources and capabilities for long term sustainability (Inc. people)
Finance strategy to meet objectives, investment, performance and measures
Digital and technological considerations on strategy
Application, measurement and evaluation of strategic plans
Module Overview:
[You will develop an understanding of strategic vision, strategic planning processes and behaviours that create value in sustainable and high performing organisations. You will develop the ability to analyse internal capabilities and resources to respond to the external environment, taking into account global perspectives, social, technological and policy implications to build a robust strategic plan.
[You will develop an understanding of strategic vision, strategic planning processes and behaviours that create value in sustainable and high performing organisations. You will develop the ability to analyse internal capabilities and resources to respond to the external environment, taking into account global perspectives, social, technological and policy implications to build a robust strategic plan.
Additional Information:Part of MBA
For Students on the Apprenticeship (SLMDA - 36518) the following standards are covered -
A9 Uses horizon scanning and conceptualisation to deliver high performance strategies focusing on growth/sustainable outcomes
A10 Sets a clear agenda and gain support from stakeholders
A11 Able to undertake research and critically analyse and integrate complex information
C1/C2/C3/C4 Understands ethics and values-based leadership; regulatory environments, legal, health and safety and well-being and compliance requirements; corporate social responsibility; risk management, environmental impact and cyber security
C8 Challenges strategies and operations in terms of ethics responsibility, sustainability, resource allocation and business continuity/risk management
C9/C10/C11 Applies principles relating to corporate social responsibility, governance, regulatory compliance. Drives a culture of resilience and supports development of new enterprise and opportunities
D1/D2/D3 Understands financial strategies including scenarios, modelling and identifying trends; application of economic theory to decision-making, and how to evaluate financial and non-financial information
D4/D5 Understands financial governance and legal requirements; and procurement strategies
G2/G3 Has knowledge of the external political environment and how to use diplomacy with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
H2 Judgement and challenge
H3 Courage and Curiosity
H5 Professional
Assessments
Presentation
Report